To provide for a disregard under the Supplemental Security Income program of compensation for participation in clinical trials for rare diseases or conditions.
Improving Access to Clinical Trials Act of 2009 - Amends title XVI (Supplemental Security Income) (SSI) of the Social Security Act to disregard for SSI income eligibility purposes any compensation in the amount of the first $2,000 per year received by an individual for participation in clinical trials for rare diseases or conditions.
Became Public Law No: 111-255.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1419-1420)
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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